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  • Cover for Cloud Strategy Beyond the Magic Qudrant

    Cloud Strategy Beyond the Magic Quadrant: Insights from Gartner, Forrester, IDC, ISG, and More

    26/08/2025

    A transformative, multi-analyst synthesis of the cloud infrastructure and platform services market. Integrates perspectives from Gartner, Forrester, IDC, ISG, McKinsey, MIT Sloan, Bain, and others, highlighting consensus, divergence, and forward-looking insights on hybrid strategies, AI-native platforms, sustainability, and industry clouds.

    Topics: #Cloud Infrastructure, #Digital Transformation, #IT Strategy, #Deepthought

  • Cover for SUSE Cloud Native Edge Essentials (V5.3)

    SUSE Cloud Native Edge Essentials (V5.3)

    13/08/2025

    Enterprise guide to designing, deploying, and operating cloud‑native workloads at the network edge using SUSE Rancher, K3s/RKE2, Longhorn, NeuVector, and SLE Micro.

    Topics: #edge computing, #cloud native, #Kubernetes, #Rancher, #K3s, #RKE2, #Longhorn, #NeuVector, #SLE Micro, #GitOps, #Observability, #Security, #DevOps

  • Book cover of Operations Management by Nigel Slack

    Operations Management

    13/08/2025

    A comprehensive guide to enhancing strategic capabilities through operations management, emphasizing the role of operations as a strategic asset.

    Topics: #Operations Management, #Business Strategy, #Continuous Improvement, #Digital Transformation

  • Cover for Kubernetes Security in Critical Infrastructures – Extended Summary

    Kubernetes Security in Critical Infrastructures – Extended Summary

    13/08/2025

    A detailed exploration of how Kubernetes can be secured in sectors such as energy, healthcare, telecom and manufacturing, with narrative exposition, contextual examples, explained diagrams and expanded technical explanations.

    Topics: #“Kubernetes”, #“Security”, #“Critical Infrastructure”, #“RBAC”, #“Pod Security”, #“Secrets Management”, #“Network Policies”, #“Observability”

  • Cover for Expansion Maturity

    Expansion Maturity

    13/08/2025

    A comprehensive guide for businesses evolving from nascent ventures to mature enterprises, focusing on strategies for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

    Topics: #Business Strategy, #Leadership, #Digital Transformation, #Innovation, #Organizational Culture